# NextCheck vs PayWindow

The clearest difference is ads: PayWindow at none against NextCheck's shown. NextCheck's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PayWindow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NextCheck ships an update weekly, PayWindow every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextCheck | PayWindow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcheck-budget-by-paycheck/id6790636357/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JERAMEY DEWAYNE BECK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790636359) | [JUAN PABLO VILLA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802155092) |

## What reviewers say

### NextCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcheck-budget-by-paycheck/id6790636357)

This app helps you manage your finances based on your actual pay cycle, not a monthly calendar. It allows you to plan each paycheck to cover specific bills, track expenses, and see your available balance before your next payday. Pro features offer advanced tracking for credit cards and savings.

**Highlights:** Plan budgets by paycheck, Track bills and due dates, Split shared expenses, Add one-off deposits, Manage credit card balances (Pro), Project savings goals (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |


### PayWindow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paywindow/id6802155090)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextCheck free?

NextCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PayWindow free?

PayWindow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do NextCheck or PayWindow have ads?

NextCheck shows ads; PayWindow does not.

### Which is updated more often, NextCheck or PayWindow?

NextCheck ships an update weekly, and PayWindow every 4 weeks. Most recently, NextCheck was updated on October 4, 2026 and PayWindow on October 11, 2026.

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